Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Fuels management and fire resiliency are statewide priorities. The increase in the frequency and magnitude of fires throughout the state is not only a concern for California’s residents, but for our wildlands and biological resources as well. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has an open position which will participate in statewide policy issues where fire and biological resource protection overlap.

We want you to join our small team within the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch (Branch) located in West Sacramento. Our team works on timber harvesting and fire resiliency policy for CDFW and supports a larger, statewide program of dedicated scientists. Your focus will be fire resiliency policy.

Here are some things that you will do:

• Provide fire policy and internal technical guidance support within the Timberland Conservation and Fire Resiliency Program (Program)

• Create guidance and support CDFW Regional Staff to review fire resiliency projects, including the Governor’s March 1, 2025 State of Emergency for fuels reduction projects

• Participating in internal and external working groups, including Program and Branch working groups

• Collaborate on fire resiliency activities across CDFW programs and Regions, including working with other CDFW programs to incorporate the impacts of fire into biological resources planning, permitting, monitoring, and restoration

• Analyze new legislative bills pertaining to fire and biological resources

• Participate in Program strategic planning and goal setting

• Coordinate with Program staff to respond to California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection proposals

• Assist with implementation of the Governor’s California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Action Plan

• Conduct basic GIS analysis to support Program work

• Assist with compliance monitoring projects in coordination with CAL FIRE, the Water Boards, and the CA Geologic Survey; coordinate data collection and assist CDFW Regional Staff with fieldwork

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam.

Class Title: Environmental Scientist

This position is posted in the following counties: Yolo and Sacramento County . You only need to apply to one county.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/3/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

HRB Mailing Address (PO Box)

Attn: Human Resources Branch

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento , CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Closed Drop Off Location

Human Resources Branch

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

  To be considered for this position, the supplemental questionnaire is mandatory to be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed and no more than 2 pages in length, using size 12 point font and normal margins. Your experience can be from school, work, as a volunteer, or as an intern.
  1) Please explain why you are interested in this position and what makes you a competitive candidate.
  Note: Applications received without completely responding to each supplemental question will not be considered. Please include your name on your supplemental questions. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the supplemental questionnaire.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Elliot Chasin
(916) 206-0384
Elliot.Chasin@wildlife.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-039-0762-057 and RPA Number E-HCPB 25-011 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

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